Parochial Teams Set for Dubuque Tournament This Week
Parochial schools from Cedar Rapids plan to compete in the three day Dubuque diocesan basketball tournament starting Monday. St Wenceslaus and St Marys Marshalltown are among Class B favorites with St Joseph Elkader and Sacred Heart Monticello also contending. The schedule lists Monday games in Class A and B leading to semifinals Tuesday and finals Wednesday in Davenport.
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Cedar Rapids Gazette
Dubuque
St. Wenceslaus
St. Joseph’s of
Farley
Ahrens
Leo Panek
Frank Tresna
Alvin Oujirl
Charles Blazek
George Jand
Joe Severa
Milo Skala
Alfred Proskovec
Red Hawks
St. Joseph's of
Sacred Heart
Orlwein
Waterloo
St Joseph's
Mason City
St. Patrick's
Cedar Rapids
Immaculate Conception
St. Xavier's
Dyersville
St Mary's Waterloo
Columbia Academy
St. Joseph's
Elkader
Monticello
St. Mary's
Marshalltown
Fairbank
St. Clement's
Bangston
Lansing
Bellevue
Holy Family
St. Clement's Bangston
Parochial Teams to Contest City Basketball Championship
Local parochial teams begin a three game city tournament at Immaculate Conception gymnasium with St Patrick’s vs Immaculate Conception on Sunday, St Wenerslaus to meet the winner for the title Tuesday, and a third game for second place set for Thursday. A large trophy will crown the winner.
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Dubuque
Columbia College
St Patrick's
Immaculate Conception
Immachiate Conception Gymnasium
Ely Teams Win Pair From Toddville High
Ely high school swept a doubleheader from Toddville Friday on the Jatters home floor. The girls rolled to a 29 7 victory while the Ely boys trailed 16 15 at halftime and finished 36 21. Horak of Ely led the boys with 16 points.
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Spectr
the Gazette
Ely—Ely High School
Toddvile
Jatters
Ely
Horak
Benefit baseball show here Friday
The American Legion Athletic committee plans a benefit wrestling show next Friday in the Coliseum with proceeds to the baseball fund. Matchmaker Eddie Jennings has announced three main bouts featuring Rudy La Ditzi versus Arthur Von Saxon, George Beverley versus Jake Patterson, and Lewis versus George Kogut, plus a 20 minute preliminary. An African curiosity Welwitschla Mirabilis is noted as a tree but never exceeds a foot in height.
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American Legion Athletic Committee
Eddie Jennings
Rudy la Ditzi
Bad Man
New York
Arthur von Saxon
la Ditzi
Jack O'Dell
von Saxon
Young “Strangler
Lewis
Los Angeles
Alex Fidler
George Beverley
Jake Patterson
Points East
George Kogut
Columbus
Ohio
Cedar Rapids Seeks League Berth Amid Campaign Support
Cedar Rapids will seek a league berth with citywide backing including business leaders and fans. AL Killian backs ticket installment plans, workers consider weekly payments, and surrounding towns will have access to books in Cedar Rapids or local sites as a Des Moines meeting prepares league actions and a possible head re election for Dale Gear.
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Killan
Killian
Cedar Rapids
Des Moines
Thompson
Johnson
Hy Henry
Dale Gear
Topeka
Real estate transfers list with several parcels and values
Shit Linn Co transfers to Daisy Cameron shift cd lot 3 blk 11 College Park Add CR 1110.58. Fred D and John Capousek to Sylvia EB Chilson wd wh ne ne sec 7 84 7 for $1. Waterloo Cedar Falls and North ern Ry Co to Public qed pt sw sw sec 21 84 7 for highway use $1. H L Shumard to George Kopecky et wf joint tenancy $1 and valcon 2 10 34. Fred C Mire and wf to State of Town wd 247a for highway $2200. Philip Stanek and wf to State of Town wd 395 neres for highway $1000.
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Daisy Cameron
College Park
Fred D
John Capousek
Sylvia EB
Chilson
Valcon
Waterloo
Cedar Falls
Northern Ry
Shumard
George
Helen Kopecky
Fred C Mire
State of Town
Philip Stanek
Neres
Gustavus Adolphus Remembered Amid Lion of the North
The Swedish king Gustavus Adolphus, ruler from 1594 to 1632, earned the epithet Lion of the North. The Teddy bear nickname, linked to Theodore Roosevelt, appeared during his era and reflects early 20th century admiration.
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Sweden
Lion of the North
Theodore Roosevelt
Hauser Signs With Minneapolis for 1934 Season
Joe Hauser, reputed top home run hitter last year, signed to play with Minneapolis in 1934. President Kelley presented a telegram from Boston Braves owner Emil Fuchs offering a spring tryout, with Hauser retained if he proves worthy or returned to Minneapolis if not.
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Hauser
M. J. Kelley
Emil Fuchs
Boston
Braves
Kelley
Fuchs
Bill McKechnie
West Branch and Bennett Set for Cedar Finals
West Branch meets Bennett in the Cedar county tournament final after both advancing from Saturday’s semifinals. West Branch edged Mechanicsville 32 29 in overtime, while Bennett defeated Lowden 29 24. Lowden clinched third place by beating Mechanicsville 40 33.
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Gazette
West Branch
Bennett
Cedar County
Mechanicsville
Lowden
Springdale
Durant
Stanwood
Tipton
Clarence
Iowa Tank Team Defeats Michigan State 67 to 17
Iowa swimming dominated Michigan State 67 to 17 in East Lansing. The Hawkeyes set a new pool record in the 180-yard medley relay at 1 minute 49 seconds, while multiple events were won by Iowa athletes including Zieg and Wehmeyer, with State swimmers placing in several seconds and thirds.
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Mollett
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Ernst
Zieger
Anderson
Hurley
Switzer
Jacobsmeseteva
Close
Trapp
Busler
Zuckas
Peckham
Viola Cagers Triumph Over Ely 50-17
Viola High School defeated Ely 50-17 to push its season record to 13 wins against 4 losses. Despite illness forcing two regulars out, Viola used a revamped lineup and a fast break, led by R Calwell with support from Knight and Part as the Big Red dominated the first half 30 7 and continued scoring. The club plans to meet the alumni Monday and then face Urbana in the sectional tourney first round.
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Big Red
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Giant
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Knight
Viola Club
Urbana
Wilton Junction Beavers Finish Season With Win
Wilton Junction Beavers under coach Lefty Schnack closed the season with their twelfth win by defeating Nichols 32 to 15 on the local court. Roberts led with twelve points while Masterson and Richards shone for Nichols, and Wilton reserves beat Nichols reserves 14 to 7.
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Lefty” Schnack
Beavers
Nichols
Roberts
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Carney
Nash
Wilton
Loughran Favored In World Heavyweight Title Buildup
United Press reports a trend favoring James Loughran as Primo Carnera trains in Florida for the world heavyweight championship. Loughran’s improved form contrasts with Carnera’s uneven sparring showings. betting odds remain unsettled, with public tickets brisk toward a potential gate over 50 thousand dollars and possibly above 100 thousand.
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Jose
Kayo
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Garnere
Carter's Pier
Garden
Barrons Place 3 On Industrial Team
Barron-Shell won the Industrial league title and placed three men on the all league team chosen by Ralph Johnson. Wilson’s team had two selections and Hall Mfg Benner Tea and Quaker Oats each had one representation. Magnuson and Van Deusen received medals as high scorer and sportsmanship respectively.
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Ralph Johnson
Wilson’s
Hall Mfg. Co
Benner Tea Co
Quaker Oats Co
van Deusen
Earlville Hawks Fall to Dyersville Quintet on Home Floor
Earlville hosts a mixed boys and girls matchup with Dyersville. The Earlville girls beat Dyersville 14 11 while the Bleht Hawks lost to Dyersville 38 28.
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Fight Card Set For Carnera Loughran Heavyweight Bout
Matchmaker Fran cis M Miller posts six four rounders as support to the Carnera versus Loughran clash next Wednesday night. Pairings include Cancella of Tampa vs Red Town of Wisconsin and Al White of New York vs Johnny Miler of Detroit among others.
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Francis M. Miller
Primo Carnera
Tommy Loughran
Gladiators
Tony Cancella
Tampa
Fla
Red” Town
Wisconsin
al White
New York
Johnny Miler
Detroit
Buck Everett
Gary
Ind
Eddie Houghton
Philadelphia
Eddie Hogan
High Schools Adopt Forward Pass Rule Change
The National Federation of State High School Athletic Associations approved football rule changes in Cleveland allowing the forward pass from any point behind the line of scrimmage. Other revisions include removing the 5 yard pass penalty and delaying start penalties to fifteen yards, plus widening the sideline zone from ten to fifteen yards.
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Cleveland
National Federation of State High School Athletic Associations
Marengo Girls 50-50 Season With Guernsey Matchup
Marengo high school girls stand five wins and five losses after beating Coneroy 20 to 5. Upcoming Guernsey game hinges on guard defense and a strong first half. Notable season scores include Marengo 27 Newhall 23 and Marengo 30 Guernsey 20 in prior games.
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Coneroy
Marengo High School
Guernsey
Newhall
Oxford
Victor
Millersburg
Conroy
Troy Mills Cagers Beat Alburnett 34 30 On Road
Alburnett high school played without star guard Timms due to illness as Troy Mills Trojans won 34 to 30. Score at halftime was 18 to 12, with Alburnett narrowing the gap in the second half. Alburnett finished their schedule of seventeen games with thirteen wins and four losses.
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Timms
Star Guard
Ilness
Alburnett High School
Troy Mills Trojans
Troy
Alburnett
Alburnett Boys
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